The end buyer is in effect your funding. 

Only thing I can think of is possibly filing a complaint with the BBB or having my lawyer send them a letter to make them realize if they do this unjustly they may have to pay for the financial damages it causes. 

You can still be sued but your ability to operate effectively or defend yourself is reduced.It is not difficult to get authorization to transact business in another state and you should take that seriously.Message me if you have any questions.

I just personally took a look yesterday and I mean in my opinion the fire damage is what will most significnatly impact the rehab costs but it is also the strongest leveraging item in the buying price.

He claims that is none of my business since the city owns it.While it is true the city does control the first 25 ft of property I am the one who will have to replace and repair any lawn damage, and i would be responsible to keep it mowed. 

In most cases, you can't claim damages just yet.  

@Whit HillWelcome to BPI'm not sure I feel comfortable answering your questions regarding the effects of the LLC on your income.  

We'd like to do a "before" walk through to see the condition, see what can be done to it and how to be cost effective.  

What type of ripple effect is this going to have on local lenders who aren't built to compete with the low rates of the investment giants? 

There are a lot of properties for sale that were damaged from Sandy that have been taken down to the studs.